get temperamental

Examples (10)

• The old printer tends to get temperamental when you try to print double-sided.
• He gets temperamental if he hasn't had enough sleep.
• Our internet connection gets temperamental during heavy rain.
• Don't bring up politics, or he might get temperamental.
• The car's engine starts to get temperamental in cold weather.
• She gets a bit temperamental when she's under a lot of pressure at work.
• This software gets temperamental if you open too many windows.
• The heating system gets temperamental every winter.
• Why does the boss get so temperamental on Monday mornings?
• Even the most reliable equipment can get temperamental over time.